Mind the Bridge

Mind the Bridge Mind the Bridge is a global open innovation platform, providing services and products to corporates a procurement, investments, and/or acquisitions).

Mind the Bridge is a global open innovation platform that empowers economies through entrepreneurship and innovation. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in Barcelona, Seoul, Tel Aviv, New York and Milan, it has been working as an international bridge at the intersection between startups and corporates since 2007. Mind the Bridge scouts, filters, and works with 10,000+ startups a year sup

porting global corporations with open innovation initiatives that translate into curated deals with startups (POCs. It also provides corporates with advisory services and benchmarking on innovation strategies and structures. Mind the Bridge developed MTB Ecosystem, an AI-powered open innovation matching platform for innovation ecosystem hubs and corporates. Mind the Bridge, in collaboration with the International Chamber of Commerce, annually runs the “Corporate Startup Stars”, which recognize the world’s most startup-friendly global corporates, and "Startup Ecosystem Stars" Awards, that aims at identifying the public and private organizations focused on supporting Innovation in their respective ecosystems. For more info: http://mindthebridge.com |

⚓️ Ports are becoming living labs for , and collaboration is exactly what makes that transformation possible.Yesterday ...
05/28/2026

⚓️ Ports are becoming living labs for , and collaboration is exactly what makes that transformation possible.

Yesterday in startups and ecosystem players from and came together to exchange ideas, experiences, and perspectives on the future of maritime innovation and the .
This impactful event was hosted by the together with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and 🇪🇸🤝🇸🇬

The big takeaway? Accelerating innovation in this sector isn’t just about technology, it’s about connecting ecosystems, sharing global know-how, and creating real opportunities for startups to scale internationally. 🗺️✨

🌊 Are you innovating in the Blue Economy space? Don’t miss your chance to join the very first edition of the Lighthouse Acceleration Program led by !
⏳ Applications close on June 1st!
👉 Click the link in our story to submit your application today! 🚀

The lighthouse is on! 🌊Applications are officially open for the BlueTechPort Lighthouse International Acceleration Progr...
04/23/2026

The lighthouse is on! 🌊

Applications are officially open for the BlueTechPort Lighthouse International Acceleration Program

A 12-week hybrid program connecting global with the Port of ecosystem.

✨ Mentoring
⚓ Access to testing in real environments
🌍 Global network
🎤 Innovation Days @ Smart City Expo 2026

Apply by June 1
✍🏻lighthouseacceleration.com


The lighthouse is on! 🌊Applications are officially open for the BlueTechPort Lighthouse International Acceleration Prog...
04/23/2026

The lighthouse is on! 🌊

Applications are officially open for the BlueTechPort Lighthouse International Acceleration Program

A 12-week hybrid program connecting global with the Port of ecosystem.

✨ Mentoring
⚓ Access to testing in real environments
🌍 Global network
🎤 Innovation Days @ Smart City Expo 2026

Apply by June 1
✍🏻lighthouseacceleration.com


📅 April 23 | 8:30 AM–12:00 PM PDT📍 Mind the Bridge, San FranciscoRebuilding Infrastructure: Circular Construction____...
04/20/2026



📅 April 23 | 8:30 AM–12:00 PM PDT
📍 Mind the Bridge, San Francisco
Rebuilding Infrastructure: Circular Construction
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As global infrastructure demand accelerates, reducing material waste, emissions, and lifecycle costs is no longer optional. Circular is quickly moving from niche sustainability initiative to strategic priority for leading engineering and construction firms.

♻️ During , together with we bring together corporates, startups, and investors to explore what circular infrastructure looks like in practice, and how it’s already being deployed at scale.
From new materials and technologies to policies and global market dynamics, this session will unpack how the transition from linear to circular construction is reshaping the industry.

We’ll explore:
• What is already possible today in circular infrastructure
• How leading corporates are implementing circular construction globally
• The startups enabling real-world adoption across the construction value chain

🎤 Speakers include leaders from ACCIONA, Fortera, Blue Planet, Carbon Upcycling Technologies, ecomedes, Kajima, Cemex, and Brick & Mortar Ventures.

WHAT’S IN FOR YOU:
​• corporates & infrastructure leaders: understand what is already possible today in circular construction, how peers are implementing it globally, and connect with leading solutions ready for deployment.
​​• builders & innovators: plug into a highly curated network of corporates, startups, and operators driving real adoption in circular infrastructure.
​​• climate tech enthusiasts: discover emerging opportunities at the intersection of sustainability and construction, and where innovation is gaining real traction.

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📅 April 22 | 1:00–3:45 PM PDT📍 Mind the Bridge, San FranciscoExploring Energy Solutions for Maritime Innovation______...
04/20/2026



📅 April 22 | 1:00–3:45 PM PDT
📍 Mind the Bridge, San Francisco
Exploring Energy Solutions for Maritime Innovation
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The maritime industry is entering a new energy era. From hydrogen fuel cells to the frontier of propulsion, the path toward a zero-emission global fleet is accelerating, and infrastructure readiness is becoming the key challenge.

🚢 🌊 During , we will host a new session of Innovation Industry Talks powered by FINCANTIERI to explore how hashtag , hashtag , and hashtagenergy systems must evolve together to enable the next generation of sustainable hashtagmaritime commerce.

This session will dive into Fincantieri’s Energy Transition Roadmap and bring together naval architects, hashtagstartup founders, port leaders, and infrastructure hashtaginvestors shaping the future of maritime energy.

We’ll explore:
• Fincantieri’s long-term vision for zero-emission shipping and nuclear propulsion at sea
• The infrastructure needed to support new maritime energy sources
• How ports, grids, and investors are preparing for the transition from LNG to hydrogen and beyond

🎤 Speakers include leaders from , the Port of Seattle, the Port of San Francisco, Sustainable Ocean Alliance, Zero Emission Advisors, and Mind the Bridge.

WHAT’S IN FOR YOU
​• Get firsthand insights into Fincantieri’s 2026-2030 Business Plan and their quest for a Zero-Emission fleet.
​• Understand the real-world application of nuclear propulsion for commercial and cruise shipping.
​• Discover how ports and hashtaggrids must evolve to support the transition from LNG to hashtagHydrogen and beyond.

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📅 April 22 | 8:30 AM–12:00 PM PDT📍 Mind the Bridge, San FranciscoThe Sustainable Data Center Power StackAs scales,...
04/18/2026



📅 April 22 | 8:30 AM–12:00 PM PDT
📍 Mind the Bridge, San Francisco
The Sustainable Data Center Power Stack

As scales, data centers are rapidly becoming the world’s fastest deployment platform for new energy systems, forcing a fundamental rethink of how power is generated, stored, and managed across the grid and beyond.

During SF Climate Week, together with Noon Energy, we bring together hyperscalers, utilities, investors, and energy innovators to unpack how a new integrated power stack is emerging to support the growth of AI infrastructure.

For the first time in decades, AI is driving a ground-up rearchitecture of the energy system. What is technically and commercially viable today? And how are leading operators already deploying new solutions?

We’ll explore:
⚡️ The energy bottlenecks shaping data center deployment
🔋 How generation, storage, and grid hardware are converging into a new energy stack
📈 Real-world lessons from utilities enabling reliable, scalable power for AI infrastructure

🎤 Speakers include leaders from , Noon Energy, Emerald AI, Heron Power, Kairos Power, Crusoe, , , Silicon Valley Power, , and

WHAT’S IN FOR YOU
• Energy leaders: understand what is already technically and commercially viable today, and how leading utilities and operators are deploying new solutions to power data center growth.
• Investors: gain a clearer view of the industrial landscape behind AI infrastructure, and connect with top-tier innovators building the next generation of energy systems.
• Builders & AI/energy enthusiasts: plug into a high-signal network of founders, corporates, and operators shaping the future of data center power.

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📅 April 21 | 1:00–3:45 PM PDT📍 Mind the Bridge, San FranciscoUnlocking Innovation Budget - Korean Opportunity________...
04/16/2026



📅 April 21 | 1:00–3:45 PM PDT
📍 Mind the Bridge, San Francisco
Unlocking Innovation Budget - Korean Opportunity
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During San Francisco Climate Week, we turn the spotlight on a country that has become one of the most effective global platforms to pilot, validate, and scale climate technologies.

🇰🇷 As many corporates struggle to move from PoC to deployment, is emerging as a strategic gateway to run fully funded pilots, accelerate validation, and de-risk scaling. A unique combination of public funding, strong corporate demand, and testbed infrastructure is enabling faster and more capital-efficient innovation cycles.

This session, organized with CARBON value, will bring together public institutions, startups, and global corporates to share how to navigate - and win - in this ecosystem.

We’ll explore:
• Why Korea is becoming a global shortcut for industrial hashtag
• How startups can access funding, testbeds, and corporate partners to scale internationally
• Real experiences from corporates running PoCs and deployments with Korean tech providers

🎤 Speakers include leaders from CARBON value, Eta Electronics, Carbon Removal Partners, FINCANTIERI, and 3M.

WHAT’S IN FOR YOU
•corporates: Learn how to leverage Korea’s innovation infrastructure to run faster, lower-cost PoCs and accelerate deployment with leading technology providers.
•startups: Understand how to access funding, testbeds, and corporate partners in Korea to scale internationally.
•investors & ecosystembuilders: Gain insight into one of the most effective global environments for industrial innovation and cross-border collaboration.

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📅 April 20 | 12:45–4:00 PM PDT📍 Mind the Bridge, San FranciscoWhere Japan’s Carbon Rules & Data Centers Meet Silicon ...
04/15/2026



📅 April 20 | 12:45–4:00 PM PDT
📍 Mind the Bridge, San Francisco
Where Japan’s Carbon Rules & Data Centers Meet Silicon Valley Innovation
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🇯🇵 What do Japan’s carbon rules, data centers, and Silicon Valley have in common? More than you’d think.
Starting April 2026, enters the mandatory phase of its Emissions Trading Scheme (GX-ETS). Translation: is moving from strategy slides to real budgets and real deployment.

That’s exactly where we’ll kick off the San Francisco Scaleup Summit during SF Climate Week.

👉🏻Together with M-Lab | Open Innovation Platform, we’ll explore how regulatory pressure is turning into real demand across energy-intensive industries and large-scale infrastructure, from the growing energy needs of data centers to carbon removal, sustainable fuels and circular materials.

Expect perspectives from ENEOS Americas Inc., Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas), Mitsubishi Research Institute, Yazaki Innovations, Inc, SE Ventures, Energy Transition Ventures, The Westly Group, Fluix, Splight, University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, Xploration Partners and more.

WHAT’S IN FOR YOU
​• corporates: understand where climate tech is becoming a strategic priority and how peers are already engaging with solutions across sectors.
​• startups: identify where real demand is emerging and how to position for deployment with global industrial players.
​• investors & ecosystem builders: gain visibility into high-priority climate tech areas and where innovation and capital are converging.

If you’ll be in San Francisco for Climate Week, come connect with the people deploying climate solutions at scale.

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🌱 is around the corner... and so is our annual San Francisco Scaleup Summit! From April 20–23, we’ll gather founders,...
04/14/2026

🌱 is around the corner... and so is our annual San Francisco Scaleup Summit!

From April 20–23, we’ll gather founders, corporates and investors in town for our flagship event of the year: four days of focused conversations and working sessions dedicated to and industrial .

We expect 800+ participants, 60+ speakers and 18+ hours of curated content across the week. This is not a traditional conference: it’s where pilots start, partnerships take shape and real deployment conversations happen.

AGENDA I 🔗 Link in bio
Across 6 deep-dive sessions, we’ll explore the industries where climate innovation is moving from strategy to deployment:

☘️ 🇯🇵 April 20 | Japan’s Climate Innovation Playbook
With Mitsubishi Corporation, ENEOS Group, Yazaki North America and Mitsubishi Research Institute, we’ll explore the opportunities unlocked by Japan’s evolving regulatory landscape and GX transition.

📈 🇰🇷 April 21 | The Korea Opportunity
Together with Carbon Value, we’ll spotlight Korea’s fast-growing climate innovation ecosystem and opportunities for international collaboration.

🔋 April 22 | The Sustainable Data Center Power Stack
Co-organized with Noon Energy, this session looks at the energy infrastructure needed to power the AI era and the growing demand of data centers.

⚓ April 22 | Maritime Energy Innovation
Together with , we’ll explore hydrogen, nuclear propulsion and the roadmap toward zero-emission fleets.

🏗️ April 23 | Circular Construction
Co-organized with , this session focuses on technologies already being deployed to transform the built environment.

🪨 April 23 | Minerals on the Rocks
With Terra AI, we’ll discuss how AI is reshaping exploration and financing of critical minerals, a key bottleneck of the energy transition.

This is for you if you’re:
• a startup ready to move from pitch to pilot
• a corporate hunting for the tech that solves your hardest problems
• an investor who wants signal, not noise
• an ecosystembuilder who knows that deals happen in person

Reserve your seat for each event!
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450 Townsend Street, Fl 1st
San Francisco, CA
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Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm

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